M3-Missouri State University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Nebraska University of held on for a 7-6 victory.

A goal by Taylor Poland put M3-Nebraska University of up 7-5 in the third period, but M3-Missouri State University pulled to within one on Brian Leslie's tally 16:21 into the third period.

Eric Leach was all over the ice for M3-Nebraska University of, as he tallied one goal and four assists in the win. Leach scored 19:36 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M3-Nebraska University of. Michael Keogh assisted on the tally.

M3-Nebraska University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 7.0 shots per game it averages. M3-Nebraska University of cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring two goals on three chances.

M3-Nebraska University of additionally got points from Poland, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, Ross Johnson, who also registered two goals and two assists, and Logan Montgomery, who also had two goals and one assist. M3-Nebraska University of also got a goal from Zach Hehn as well. In addition, M3-Nebraska University of received assists from Brad Martin, who had two.

M3-Missouri State University forced M3-Nebraska University of goalie Jason Hughes to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

M3-Missouri State University was helped by Tyler Reineri, who racked up two goals and one assist. Reineri scored the first of his two goals at 12:03 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Nebraska University of. Michael Humme picked up the assist. Reineri's next tally made the score 5-4 M3-Missouri State University with 17:24 left in the third period. Zac Schmidt assisted on the tally. M3-Missouri State University also got points from Humme, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Troy Korte, who also registered two goals and one assist. More assists for M3-Missouri State University came via Nick Roux, who had one and Kory Rekowski and Shawn Leslie, who each chipped in two.

Hughes recorded 34 saves for M3-Nebraska University of. M3-Nebraska University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Keith Parker made 22 saves for M3-Missouri State University on 29 shots. M3-Missouri State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.